Resources for Businesses
Updated 8.5.2020
With frequent changes taking place, we are continuing to update information and resources for businesses on a regular basis and will share them here. Interested in updates via email? Please get in touch with us at info@LFLBchamber.com.
ILLINOIS ENTERED PHASE 4 OF THE RESTORE ILLINOIS PROGRAM ON JUNE 26
To prepare businesses and employers to implement new and updated safety guidelines in Phase 4, the State developed a business toolkit complete with signage, posters, and other resources to ensure business and activities are conducted in accordance with the latest public health recommendations.
Phase 4 guidelines include five new industry categories and updated recommendations for the existing categories from Phase 3. Each set of industry directives includes a common set of guidelines that are expected and encouraged among all employers and activity types, as well as workplace and program-specific guidelines.
June 2, 2020
- RESTORE ILLINOIS - GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING
PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION & WEBINAR
Complete the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application to the best of your ability, consulting your lender and accountant as necessary.
The Illinois Small Business Development and International Trade Center at the College of Lake County is available for virtual appointments with a team of advisers ready to discuss emergency funding options and more for your business. To schedule an appointment with the SBDC click HERE.
PLUMBING SYSTEM SAFETY AND RE-OPENING FACILITIES AFTER SHUT-DOWN
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) offers guidelines for preparing dormant buildings for reopening.
ADDITIONAL RE-OPENING GUIDELINES
Restaurant Resources
- Restaurant Reopening Blueprint (US Foods)
- Reopening Guidance (National Restaurant Assn.)
- Coronavirus Tips for Restaurants
Re-opening Guidance for Storefronts
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SITES
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
LF/LB Chamber of Commerce
- Business Workout Webinar Series Videos
Our recent webinars were a huge success with many attendees and valuable content delivered by local professionals. Click HERE for details and to view the videos.
Local Businesses Helping Others
- TopTech Teaching offers free Consulting/Services Package through the month of May
- Acute Care of Lake Forest
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Disaster Loan Assistance website
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan page
- COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Survival Guide
State of Illinois
- Illinois Department of Commerce
- Illinois Department of Commerce COVID-19 Information for Small Business
- Illinois Department of Commerce Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance
- Illinois Department of Employment Security - Unemployment Benefits for Employees
- Illinois Department of Employment Security - Unemployment Insurance
- Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation - COVID-19 Resource page
- Illinois Department of Revenue Updates
- State of Illinois COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order
- State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Website
- State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Daily Updates
- State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources For Business
- State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response: Food Service FAQs
- State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response: Unemployment FAQs
- Definition of Essential Businesses & Operations
Federal
- Congressman Brad Schneider - Illinois 10th District
- Paycheck Protection Program
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
- Emergency Paid Leave:
- CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Internal Revenue Service - Economic Impact Payments
- Summary of the CARES Act
- Department of the Treasury -Paycheck Protection Program
- Small Business & Non Profit Webinars on Congressman Brad Schneider’s YouTube Channel
- April 6, 2020 – Webinar on Federal Resources for Small Businesses
- April 9, 2020 – Webinar on Federal Resources for Nonprofits
Health Organizations
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NONPROFITS
Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund
$28 Million in private philanthropy funding for nonprofit organizations that provide: emergency food and supplies, housing, health care services, utility assistance, household expenses, supports for children and other vulnerable populations, and nonprofit safety and operations assistance. Multiple funding rounds, apply: www.ilcovidresponsefund.org
Chicago COVID-19 Community Response Fund
$13.5 Million raised to support social safety net nonprofits in both Chicago and collar counties. To Apply: www.chicagocovid19responsefund.org
Lake County COVID-19 Community Response Fund
$300,000 raised from corporations and individuals, and funds will go to health and human service nonprofits. To Apply: www.liveunitedlakecounty.org/covid19
Lake County Community Crisis Relief Fund
Funding for nonprofit health and human service providers. Grants applications are invitation only. Contact Lake County Community Foundation with questions.
Illinois Humanities COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants
$2,500 general operating grants to Illinois-based humanities and cultural nonprofits with annual budgets of $300,000 or less located outside the City of Chicago. To apply: ilhumanities.org/ReliefGrants
Arts for Illinois Relief Fund
Public-private partnership that support artists and arts and culture organizations experiencing hardship caused by COVID-19. Grants between $1,500 and $2,000 to individuals and between $6,000 to $30,000 to organizations. To apply: https://artsforillinois.org